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Posted inBuncombe, Henderson, Politics & Government, Polk
A pipeline to privatization? Views are mixed on ties between Tryon, Asheville water debates
A state House committee studying Asheville’s water system is scheduled to meet Wednesday in Raleigh. Some say the study’s outcome could mean future privatization of the water system, which committee leaders have denied. In the Polk County town of Tryon, leaders are already considering a bid from a private company who wants to buy its system. Are the two debates connected?
Posted inAvery, Education, Politics & Government
UPDATED: Bond granted to man arrested at state immigration meeting
A former Lees-McRae College student has ended his hunger strike launched after his arrest at a House immigration committee meeting last week. Advocates say Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun deportation proceedings for the 24 year old.
Posted inBuncombe, Henderson, McDowell, Mitchell, Politics & Government, Polk, Rutherford
As several WNC communities debate water control, public utilities have ready private buyers
Even as a state House committee explores the prospect of moving Asheville’s water system to the control of a new authority – spawning worries about whether privatization could follow – Tryon leaders are discussing a private corporation’s offer to buy its water system. The town and company say why.
Posted inEconomy, Rutherford
Rutherford County to get 195 new jobs
Ameridial Inc., a provider of contact center services, will expand operations at its facility in Rutherford County. The company plans to create 195 jobs and invest $2.1 million during the next three years in Spindale.